The Conversation Series

I am sitting down with Kevin Campbell, a talented singer-songwriter, as he releases his new album, "The Stages." We are diving right into where and when Kevin's spark for music started, the story behind his new album, "The Stages," performs one of his new songs live, and more. ✺Kevin Campbell's Social Media✺ Instagram: @ kevcam_music ( https://bit.ly/3SbSAen⁠ ) Website:...

I am sitting down with Nathan Sawaya, also known as The Brick Artist as we sit down in person in his exhibit, Art of the Brick. We are diving right into where and when Nathan's spark for art and creativity started, what the process looks like to create one of his sculptures, the mix of exhibit and interactivity, the thought process of creating each exhibit, and more. ✺Nathan Sawaya's Socia...

I am sitting down with Heidi Bahnck , Emmy-winning Video Editor, Senior Editor with  NFL Films , and Arts and Literacy Advocate. We are diving right into Heidi's 25 years of experience, her variety of work in different genres, how she came to be working with NFL Films, what it was like to work on Netflix's "Quarterback," and more. The Conversation Series: Heidi Bahnck's Blog...

I am sitting down with Taylor Zansberg, Digital Marketing Strategist and Content Producer, Founding Member of Her Workplace, and Founder of TZ Media. We dive right into Taylor's marketing mind, how she got the title of an ultimate matchmaker, what led her to be a founding member of Her Workplace, and more. The Conversation Series: Taylor Zansberg's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/3s27Dx5 ✺Taylor Zansber...

I am sitting down with George Arango, otherwise known as Mr. Eats305, a Miami guy helping you find the best eats. We are diving into what led George to create Mr. Eats305 and what the creation story has been, going from being in law school and on the track to becoming a lawyer to content creation, what the content creation process looks like for him, and more. The Conversation Series: Mr. Eats305&...

I am sitting down with Matt Gilhooly, Host and Producer of The Life Shift Podcast. We are diving into the creation story behind The Life Shift Podcast, how he has created a safe space for each guest to be vulnerable, the importance of active listening, and more. The Conversation Series: Matt Gilhooly's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/45rOZMs ✺Matt Gilhooly's Social Media✺ LinkedIn: Matt Gilhooly...

I am sitting down with Baaqir Yusuf and Tristan Gardner, Co-Founders of Suora Studios. We are diving into how Baaqir and Tristan met, what veered them off the Pre-Med course to Co-Founding something of their own, the story behind Suora Studios and where exactly the name came from, and more. The Conversation Series: Baaqir & Tristan's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/45f9Bru ✺Baaqir & Tristan&...

I am sitting down with Tori Barker, Creative Marketing Owner, Marketing Guru, Branding Strategist, Creative Visionaries Podcast Host, and Fractional CMO at Buzzworthy. We are diving into Tori's Marketing mind and learning about her career from Corporate to Entrepreneurship, the creation story behind the Creative Visionaries Podcast, the coming together of Creative Marketing and Buzzworthy, and...

I am sitting down with Zalman Raffael, Artistic Director and CEO of the Carolina Ballet. We are diving into Zalman's journey and starting point in dance, going from being a dancer to a choreographer, the process of picking and creating the productions that will be performed every year, and more. The Conversation Series: Zalman Raffael's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/3Lr2KEf ✰LET’S BE FRIENDS ✰...

I am sitting down with Sean Holmes, Co-Founder of Nectar Sunglasses as we dive into Sean's journey of creating Nectar Sunglasses, the process of creating a brand new pair of sunglasses, but also the process of repurposing single-use plastics, and more. The Conversation Series: Sean Holmes's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/465RRj2 ✺Sean Holmes's Social Media✺ Instagram: @sean.holmesd ( https:...

I am sitting down with Sarah Antonelli, Girls’ and Women’s Youth and Amateur Hockey Specialist with the Carolina Hurricanes and Assistant Girl’s Hockey Director with the Carolina Junior Hurricanes. We are diving into Sarah's experience and playing career as a hockey player, the transition from player to coach, her part in the awareness and growth of girl's and women's hockey in the lea...

I am sitting down with Dr. Terrance Ruth, NCSU Professor, 2022 Candidate for Mayor of Raleigh, and Host of Illogical by TRUTH Podcast. We are diving into Dr. Terrnace Ruth's candidacy for Raleigh's Mayor in 2022 and just what a political campaign looks like, why start the Illogical By Truth podcast and why this topic, his incredible work with schools and communities, and more. The Conversa...

I am sitting down with Matt Sutor, Senior Director of Marketing for the Carolina Hurricanes. We are diving into how Matt became to be working and his career along the way with the Durham Bulls and now the Carolina Hurricanes, the evolution of social and digital media, what the creation of Carolina Hurricanes campaigns looks like, and more. The Conversation Series: Matt Sutor's Blog Post: https...

I am sitting down with Sammy Simpson, Founder of Tuned In Corporation, Creator of The Just SHOW Up Platform, Author, Speaker, and Inner Voice Motivator. We are diving into the creation story behind Tuned In Corporation and The Just SHOW Up Platform, his career in Broadcasting, where he has seen the change in mass media, how he finds his guests for his podcast, the structure and serendipity of his...

I am sitting down with Cornelius Kirk, Author, Mental Wellness Advocate, Podcast Host on The Bro Code Show, Speaker, and Mentor Leader. We are diving into the creation story behind The Bro Code Show, how the show has grown, and what is to come, the meaning behind Cornelius's lifestyle clothing brand, Wellness, the importance of mentorship, and more. The Conversation Series: Cornelius Kirk'...

I am sitting down with Dan LaTorraca, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy at the Carolina Hurricanes. We are diving into how Dan came to be working and his career along the way with the Carolina Panthers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders, and now the Carolina Hurricanes, how he measures fan engagement, what the creation of Carolina Hurricanes campaigns looks like, and more. The Convers...

I am sitting down with Angela Hollowell, Host of the Honey & Hustle video podcast, Founder of Rootful Media, and Visual Storyteller. We are diving into the creation stories behind Honey & Hustle Podcast and Rootful Media, Angela's style of cinema work, the importance of local and why she has kept her work local, and more. The Conversation Series: Angela Hollowell's Blog Post: https...

I am sitting down with Samantha Lenger, Content Marketer for Consumer Software Startups and Service Based Businesses, and TikTok Content Creator featured in CNBC. We are diving into her career and journey through the world of Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Marketing, how she works with startups, the entrepreneur's journey, and more. Join us as we get to know Samantha and her st...

I am sitting down with Chana Lynn, Founder of RaleighWhatsUp and Social Media & Web Design Consultant. We are diving into her career and the creation stories behind RaleighWhatsUp, her recommendations, and favorites for the beautiful city of Raleigh, her career shift from architect to web design and social, and more. Join us as we get to know Chana and her story! The Conversation Series: Chana...

I am sitting down with Danielle Wallington, Founder of FLOCKHERE and The Kindred Community. Danielle is a community builder and tech founder sharing her journey, highs, and lows of running a business while juggling work, life, and kids. We are diving into her career and the creation stories behind The Kindred Community and FLOCKHERE, what started her journey in community building and why community...

I am sitting down with Mike Rosado, Owner and Creative Director at MRC, and Burny Wild's, Host of The Pencil Pushers Podcsat, and Partner at The Kitchen in Raleigh. Mike is quite a busy man. I am excited that we had the opportunity to sit down in person as we unpack and set the stage for all of his ventures. We are diving into his career and the creation stories behind MRC, Burney Wild's,...

I am sitting down with Olivia Marks, Senior Entertainment Reporter and Content Producer at Bauer Media. We are diving into her career and how she got started in broadcasting, TV, and celebrity interviews, what the reality of press junkets and red carpets is, how into the research she gets, how she comes up with her creative questions, and more. Join us as we get to know Olivia and her story! The C...

I am sitting down with Lauren Beane, TEDx Speaker, Keynote Speaker, and Coach helping people reach their goals. We are diving into the creation of her business, Ready Enough Co., how she has become comfortable speaking on stage, her two keynote topic tracks, how to keep the Readiness muscle in practice, her big bold crazy dream of speaking at a TEDx Event, and more. Join us as we get to know Laure...

I am sitting down with Felicia Perry Trujillo, CEO and Founder of Food Seen. We are diving into the creation story of Food Seen, how Felicia approaches building a team, what clients are really looking for help with, some of the biggest failures and successes as a founder along the way, and more. Join us as we get to know Felicia and her story! The Conversation Series: Felicia Perry Trujillo's...

I am sitting down with Alex Rossman, CEO and Founder of Rossman Media. We are diving into what goes into the creation story of Rossman Media, how Alex approaches building a team and utilizing everyone's superpower, his learnings from acquiring other media companies, some of the biggest failures and successes as a founder along the way, and more. Join us as we get to know Alex and his story! Th...